Literature Review blog post instructions
Write a literature review blog post on: ω 3 versus ω-6 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Cardiometabolic Health
Lecturer words: Review blogs should be based on the publication style as in Trends in Molecular Medicine. Please refer to this link: https://www.cell.com/trends/molecular-medicine/fulltext/S1471-4914(19)30286-2
*Refer to this link (IMPORTANT!)
1. Keywords: Include at least 4 descriptive keywords
2. Abstract / Summary (120-150 words)
Briefly explain the necessary background and encapsulate the take-home message for a non-specialist reader.
Please emphasize the recent developments or novel conclusions, concepts, or models that make your Review timely.
Must not include reference citations.
3. Structure
Introduction: The introduction should be aimed at non-specialists: please indicate:
why the subject is important and why you are writing about it now
what recent developments in the field make it topical?
Please give this section a short, descriptive heading (other than ‘Introduction’). This section should be one or two paragraphs only.
Synthesis of recent developments: Provide a synthesis (not a summary) of recent developments (last 10 years maximum). Use concise, informative sub-headings and provide clear links between sections.
Summary of article: Please end with a brief summary of your article. This section should be entitled ‘Concluding Remarks’ or ‘Concluding Remarks and Future Perspectives’ and should include:
A strong take home message
Information vital in “filling gaps of knowledge”
A clear indication of future research, highlighting current and future limitations (please note that to allow room for speculation and scientific debate).
4. Formatting – Please use 12pt Arial or times new roman font and a minimum of 1.5 spacing.
5. Main text (1500 words Max, 50 references Harvard style)
The word limit (1500) does include text in boxes, tables, figure legends, and abstract.
Please use informative headings (in Bold) and not, for example, Introduction, Discussion. However, a ‘Concluding Remarks’ section should be included. Subheadings (in Italics) are allowed in all sections (except the Introductory section).
Please spell out Latin names of organisms in full, upon first usage.
Blog Reviews should include: 6 display elements (figures, tables, or text boxes).
References – 50 references (year 2013 – 2020), Harvard style
must be scientific resources searchable on PubMed data base and MUST NOT be internet link
Concentrate on the seminal references of the past 1–6 years (year 2013 – 2020)
Cite primary research literature when discussing specific findings.
Reviews can be cited only to give the necessary background on the topic and to refer to older key data
References will not be included in final word count